Try Green Tea for Weight Loss

Green Tea is a type of tea originated in China that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves which have not undergone the same oxidation and withering process as black and oolong tea. Several studies have suggested that the flavonoids and caffeine in green tea can help elevate metabolic rate, increase fat oxidation and even improve insulin activity. Those who consumed green tea and caffeine lost an average of 2.9 pounds during a 12-week period, while sticking to their regular diet.


If you’re all about that green and on a weight-loss mission, you might want to choose Matcha green tea—the richest green tea source of nutrients and antioxidants. It contains many nutrients, including antioxidants and anti-cancer and brain-healthy compounds,” Smith reminds us. One thing is for sure: regardless of whether or not you’ll shed pounds with green tea, drink it anyway.

While brewing green tea, take a little extra care, as boiling water is bad for the precious catechins (tea’s healthy chemicals). Do bring your water to a boil, but let it rest for about ten minutes. Then, pour the water over the tea and brew for about one minute before serving. Of course, the brew time can be made shorter or longer, depending on your taste.

Even though green tea can mildly increase metabolism and fat burning, the effects are modest when it comes to actual pounds lost. However, every little bit adds up and it may work even better when combined with other effective weight loss strategies like eating more protein and cutting carbs.

Of course… let’s not forget that green tea goes way beyond just body weight. It is also extremely healthy for various other reasons.

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